Pierre-Alain Cohen

Pierre-Alain Cohen is a Clinical Professor of Radiology and Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), affiliated with the Department of Radiology at San Francisco General Hospital. He holds dual appointments in the School of Medicine and maintains expertise in pediatric radiology, prenatal ultrasound, and global health imaging.

• Education:
  • Medical Degree: Faculté de Médecine Xavier Bichat, Paris, France
  • Internship: Hôpital Necker, Paris (Pediatric Radiology)
  • Residency: Hôpital Necker, Paris (Diagnostic Radiology)
  • Fellowships: Skeletal Radiology (Hôpital Lariboisière, Paris), Pediatric Radiology (Hôpital Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, Paris), and Postdoctoral Fellowship (Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York)

His research focuses on pediatric radiology, ultrasound applications, bone imaging, and global health challenges. He has contributed to studies on schistosomiasis in children, spinal disorders, and shaken baby syndrome. Cohen has participated in humanitarian projects in Laos, Vietnam, Burma, and Kosovo, emphasizing third-world medical infrastructure development.

His publications span tropical medicine, skeletal disorders, and pediatric imaging techniques. Notable awards include recognition for developing ultrasound programs in Laos and mentoring international medical students.

Cohen actively participates in professional societies like the European Society of Pediatric Radiology and the American Academy of Family Physicians. His career includes leadership roles, such as heading the MRI Section at the American Hospital of Paris (1996–2001) before returning to UCSF.